Shah Smoak (he, him)
City: Oakland, CA
Profession: Post Anesthia Care Nurse--Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Favorite Movie: The Princess Bride
First Concert: Al Green at the age of 5
Farthest Travel Destination: Mexico City/Florence/Paris
Unique Interest: Problem solving with Sprit/God and tenacity.
Favorite Quote or Personal Motto: “Know what you know, and what you don't know ask.”
Minister Skylar L. Richardson is the founder of Never too Late to Dream Foundation (www.NTLTD.org), developing programs in LGBTQIA+ Advocacy, financial literacy, Re-Entry services, scholarships, recovery programs. Skylar is a versatile pro with expertise as an HR professional, salesman, project manager, and business consultant. As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, he is passionate about sharing the love and hope of God with the queer community via outreach and connection. He currently offers freelance consulting in HR, project management, and sales. In his free time, Skylar enjoys creative writing, traveling, and spending quality time with family. He resides in San Jose with his husband.
If elected, what would you bring to The Blackyard Collective and the BYC Advisory Board?
Shah Emilio Smoak Rn BSN, is from Detroit, Michigan. He's lived in Phoenix and Scottsdale Arizona, San Diego,LA California. New York City, Salt Lake City and recently purchased a home in the Oakland Hills, Ca. He has three university degrees and is finishing his Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. He's story is in two CMA Documentaries, he's been sober for 28 plus years and his story is also in the book Voices of CMA. "This is a great honor to be considered."
